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Physics of Stars I
Course Code Semester
Course Name
LE/RC/LA
Course Type
Language of Instruction
ECTS
FBY0033
Physics of Stars I
3/0/0
DE
Türkçe
9
Course Goals
Learn about the properties of stars, life of stars and measurement methods used.
Prerequisite(s)
N/A
Corequisite(s)
N/A
Special Requisite(s)
N/A
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ayşegül F. Yelkenci
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
This course is not open in 2022-2023 fall term
Office Hour(s)
Aysegul F. Yelkenci, tuesdays 13:00 3A-14
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-presentation, multimedia, observation, discussion
Principle Sources
---An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics 2nd Edition, Bradley W. Carroll, Dale A. Ostlie, Cambridge University Press; (October 30, 2017), ISBN-10: 1108422160, ISBN-13: 978-1108422161
-The Physics of Stars, 2nd Edition, A. C. Phillips, Wiley; (May 4, 1999), ISBN: 978-1-118-72327-2 June 2013
-An Introduction to the Theory of Stellar Structure and Evolution 2nd Edition, Dina Prialnik,Cambridge University Press; (November 30, 2009), ISBN-10: 0521866049,ISBN-13: 978-0521866040
-Astronomi - Bir Bakışta Evren - Astronomy - The Universe At A Glance, Eric Chaisson, Steve Mcmillan, Nobel Yaşam, 2016, Türkçe
-AstroBilgi, Zeki Aslan Dursun Koçer Ethem Derman Zeynel Tunca Serdar Evren Ayşegül F. Yelkenci F. Korhan Yelkenci Tahsin Demirciler Mert Koçer Ümit Fuat Özyar Uğur İkizler, İKÜ Yayınevi, 2020, 9786054763818
-Yıldız Astrofiziğine Giriş Cilt I, Erika Böhm Vitense, çev. Cafer İbanoğlu, Ege Üniversitesi Yayınları, 1989. https://www.nadirkitap.com/yildiz-astrofizigine-giris-cilt-1-temel-yildiz-gozlemleri-ve-verileri-erika-bohm-vitensa-kitap627584.html
-Liseler için Astronomi ve Uzay bilimleri Ders Kitabı, Zeki Aslan, Ethem Derman ve diğ., MEB, http://ethemderman.com/media/kitap/
Other Sources
-https://www.uu.se/en/admissions/freestanding-courses/course-syllabus/?kpid=39867&lasar=19%2F20&typ=1
https://www.atnf.csiro.au/outreach/education/senior/astrophysics/index.html
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Radiation
Lecture, multimedia
2. Week
Spectroscopy
Lecture, multimedia
3. Week
Photometry
Lecture, multimedia
4. Week
Brightness and Luminosity of Stars
Lecture, multimedia, observation
5. Week
Distances of Stars
Lecture, multimedia,
6. Week
Velocity of Stars
Lecture, multimedia,
7. Week
Temperature of Stars
Lecture, multimedia, discussion
8. Week
Mass and Lifetime of Stars
Lecture, multimedia, discussion
9. Week
Telescopes and Detectors
Lecture, multimedia,
10. Week
Interstellar Medium
Lecture, multimedia,
11. Week
Formation of Stars
Lecture, multimedia,
12. Week
Evolution of Stars
Lecture, multimedia,
13. Week
Explosions
Lecture, multimedia,
14. Week
Neutron Stars and Black Holes
Lecture, multimedia, discussion
15. Week
Final
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
50
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1 To acquire the ability of deeply understanding physical concepts, by extending knowledge and experience in physics. PO-2 To be able to understand, interpret, and synthesise interdisciplinary relations. PO-3 To be able to transfer field-specific information to other work groups in written, oral, and visual ways. PO-4 To be able to identify and evaluate problems relevant to the mastering field, by using various databases and bibliographic resources. PO-5 To be able to use the theoretical and applied information which is learned within the mastering field, with the help of information technologies. PO-6 To understand the fundamentals of physics in an advanced way and to acquire the ability of problem solving. PO-7 To adopt acting in accordance with scientific ethics. PO-8 To acquire the ability of reading and writing in at least one foreign language. PO-9 To be able to follow recent developments in the mastering field of physics, by making extensive scans of the literature. PO-10 To be able to develop individual decision and creativity skills.
Course Assessment Matrix:
PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7 PO 8 PO 9 PO 10